News Articles - November - Issue 2

Tigercats 604C cable skidder and 610C grapple skidder get turnaround seats.
2018-02-22 11:10:28

Tigercat’s industry leading skidder seats are now available on all of their skidders.

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Social networking to keep loggers relevant
2018-02-22 11:04:16

Logging-on has introduced a Facebook page, YouTube channel and LinkedIn networking group for loggers.

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Recent research publications
2018-02-22 10:52:44

“Optimising transport efficiency and costs in Australian wood chipping operations”

“Small-scale timber harvesting: Mule logging in Hyrcanian forest”

“Criteria and guidance considerations for sustainable tree stump harvesting in British Columbia”

“Attitudes towards mechanized cut-to-length technology among logging contractors in Northern Italy”

“Tree stumps for bioenergy – harvesting techniques and environmental consequences”

“A novel pre-treatment for rapidly separating willow roots from high clay content soil”

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:32:02

Brazil’s ExpoForest 2014 officially launched on 27 November

VTI investigates the cost benefits of using a 90 tonne log truck

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New logging technical notes from FESA cover safety and log tracking
2018-02-22 10:15:39

The three notes focus on RFID tags to track logs, safety requirements of excavators in logging operations, and risk based chainsaw trouser selection.

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FPInnovations carries out research on ultra-light log trailers
2018-02-22 08:31:44

New innovative semi-trailers have composite posts and crossbeams that weigh 40% less than steel.

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Code of practice for managing safety and health in forestry operations
2018-02-22 07:41:58

The Irish Health and Safety Authority provide guidance on how to be legally compliant in our operations.

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BPW receives award for energy recovery from trailer axles
2018-02-21 16:59:53

Recovered energy can be used to power lighting and cooling systems, and even reduce fuel consumption.

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